Colfax is a village located in Dunn County Wisconsin. Colfax has a 2024 population of 1,191. Colfax is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Colfax is $75,920 with a poverty rate of 13.8%. The median age in Colfax is 40 years: 39.5 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 87.2% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 6.47% |
| Asian | 62 | 4.61% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 626 | 2.07 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 313 | 1.07 | 30 | 70 |
| Married | 152 | 2.82 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 136 | 3.12 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Male | 25 | 4.28 | 68 | 32 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
43.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 3.32% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 14.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 11.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.39% |
| High School Graduate | 449 | 46.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 182 | 18.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 887 | 853 | 111 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 32 | 12 |
| Asian | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,500 | $67,625 | $41,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,250 | $53,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,461 | $58,142 | $37,316 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,846 | $0 | $18,269 |
| Overall | $46,150 | $57,805 | $40,804 |
| Some College | $52,386 | $50,625 | $54,792 |
$46,150
Average Earnings
$57,805
Average Male
$40,804
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.55% of Colfax residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,107 | 122 | 11.02% |
| Asian | 62 | 53 | 85.48% |
| Multiple | 87 | 2 | 2.3% |
13.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.91%
Male Poverty Rate
7.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Asian, with 85.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Multiple, with 2.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.11% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.85% |
| High School | 4.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 94.12% |
| Female Employed | 8.03% |
| Male Employed | 2.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,436 | $79,901 |
| Households | $59,842 | $75,920 |
| Married Families | $89,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,125 | $54,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.32%
Born in Colfax
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
4.61%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
94.72% of Colfax residents were born in the United States, with 72.32% having been born in Wisconsin. 4.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,206 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,203 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,200 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,197 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,194 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,191 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,188 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,187 | 7 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 1,180 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,179 | 21 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 1,158 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,158 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,155 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 1,150 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,154 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,161 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,160 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,163 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,164 | 0 | 0% |